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JSU’s Early Childhood Center Receives Early Learning Collaborative Grant

May 13, 2022

Jackson State University is a subgrantee of a $9,195,000 Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) grant awarded to Jackson Public Schools to expand access to its high-quality Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program. The collaborative[...]

Freshmen duo Khaylah Rose (left) and Mahlangu Nzuda (right) attributed their success to unique team chemistry and shared passion for programming. (Photo Credit: Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

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Dynamic freshmen duo dominates competition in Target HBCU Technology Challenge

May 12, 2022

An uncanny passion for programming and college store discounts united Jackson State University (JSU) freshmen Mahlangu Nzunda and Khaylah Rose who recently teamed up to participate in the Target HBCU[...]

JSU graduate, Verlondrea Austin at the 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. (Photo Credit: Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

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JSU graduate discovers her life’s true calling through finding her own voice

May 6, 2022

Verlondrea Austin, a Flowood, Mississippi native, recently graduated from Jackson State University (JSU) with her bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders. Juggling multiple interests and passions during her freshman year, Austin[...]

JSU graduate Nia Hodges all smiles as she walks across the stage to receive her bachelors degree. (Photo Credit: Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

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Thee ‘STEM queen’: JSU graduate sets sights on graduate degree and prestigious Lockheed Martin internship

May 5, 2022

With her hard earned degree in hand, Jackson State University (JSU) graduate Nia Hodges will next pursue her Master’s of Science in data analytics and statistics at Washington University in[...]

President Thomas K. Hudson presented with $50K donation. (Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

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JSU College of Business receives $50,000 gift from Alumnus Joe N. Tatum

April 21, 2022

Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from Joe N. Tatum, JSU alumnus and distinguished attorney, for the College of Business in order to provide students with the concrete[...]

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Upcoming JSU grad receives several prestigious offers, including Big 10

April 18, 2022

A native of Clinton, Mississippi, Chelsea Waddell is set to receive her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Jackson State University on April 30. The senior has been busy fielding[...]

Jeff Sloan returns to JSU after 30 years to finally complete his degree and recruiting students to work at his company. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

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Completing a journey over 30 years after it started, Jeff Sloan describes his trek back to Jackson State University

April 18, 2022

When Jeff Sloan first matriculated to Jackson State University in 1984, he said he was given “everything you need to succeed.” He was the first in his family to go[...]

Although the event is sold out, people can still donate to the JSUNAA scholarship fund and help students reach their higher-education goals by going to jsunaa.org and click on Donate Now.

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JSUNAA Blue Tie Gala will honor JSU legends, provide student scholarships

March 21, 2022

Jackson State University’s National Alumni Association (JSUNAA) is hosting its fifth Blue Tie Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The red[...]

Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., was presented with a $75K check for the Stephen F. Mason education endowment. Pictured from left to right: Gwen Caples, interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Affairs, Rev. Arthur R. Bridges, II, Vickie T. Maston, former first lady and wife of the late Rev. Stephen F. Mason, Thomas K. Hudson, JSU president, and Robert Sutton, financial advisor for Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

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JSU receives $75,000 for the late Stephen F. Mason Scholarship Endowment

March 10, 2022

Jackson State University is the recipient of a $75,000 education endowment named for the late Stephen F. Mason, the 17th pastor of the Greater Pearlie Grove M.B. Church. An alum,[...]

Assistant Provost ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., is presented with a diversity award by JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recognized McNeil on Feb. 17. (Photo by William Kelly/JSU)

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JSU’s McNeil receives IHL diversity award

February 21, 2022

State higher education officials have honored ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., assistant provost and professor of sociology, at Jackson State University for her efforts in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect.[...]